The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

They rowed vigorously for 40 days.

They were carried on the back of a whale.

A fair wind sprang up and saved them from being overtaxed by the effort of rowing.

They were carried by angels after winds had died.

2.

What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

He prayed for the health of the workers and all of them kept their health throughout the project.

He prayed over a pile of stones used in the construction and the pile was not exhausted until the church was completed.

He prayed for God's provision of favorable weather and the project did not lose a day due to foul weather.

He healed through prayer a workman who fell from working on the highest part of the walls in the church.

3.

Who gave Wilfrid the monastery at Ripon according to Stephanus? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Bishop Winfrid.

Alhfrith.

King Ecgfrith.

King Oswiu.

4.

Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

God would take them safely home.

Their voyage was nearly over.

Brendan and his party would come to what appeared to be a rocky island, but was not.

Brendan and his party would spend a year at four different places that were to represent the four seasons of the year.

5.

What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

They were in-laws.

They were cousins.

They were theological rivals.

They were brothers.

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